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Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M–F
(714) 979-8234

The Rev. Matthew Hambrick
1701 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

In Person Worship
at 9:00 a.m.  Sundays

November 24, 2024

Scripture:

John 18:33-37

Message: Kingdom of Truth

The Rev. Matthew Hambrick

Introit

Come, Ye Thankful People Come

Chancel Choir

Anthem

Praise To the Lord, The Almighty

Sanctuary Bells and Chancel Choir

 

Event Calendar

11/23, Sat. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 9-12pm

11/24, Sun. Sunday Worship – 9:00am

11/25, Mon. Sanctuary Bells – 7pm

11/26. Tue. Miriam Circle – 11:30am (Sizzler, F.V.)

11/27, Wed. Romans Bible Study – 10am (Conf. Rm.)

11/28, Thur. Thanksgiving – office closed

12/1, Sun. Sunday Worship – 9:00am

12/1, Sun. Advent Wreath Making, UWF Craft & Bake Sale after worship

12/2, Mon. Sanctuary Bells – 7pm

12/3, Tue. WisePlace – 11am

12/3, Tue. Trustee Mtg. – 6:30pm (Conf. Rm.)

12/4, Wed. Hospitality Kitchen – 9am

12/4, Wed. Toastmasters – 11:45am (Conf. Rm.)

12/5, Thur. Chancel Choir Rehearsal – 7pm

12/7, Sat. Min Inadomi’s Memorial – 11am

12/8, Sun. Sunday Worship – 9:00am

12/8, Sun. Christmas Brunch – 10:15am (F. Hall)

12/9, Mon. Red Cross Blood Drive – 9:30-4pm (Bus)

12/9, Mon. Finance Mtg. – 6pm (Conf. Rm.)

12/9, Mon. Sanctuary Bells – 7pm

12/10, Tue. Stephen Ministry Dinner, 6pm (F. Hall)

12/11, Wed. All-Church Charge Conf., 7pm (F. Hall)

12/12, Thur. Staff Mtg. – 3:30pm (Zoom)

12/13, Fri. Book Group – 10am (F. Hall)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet our new Pastor!
July 7 was his first Sunday with us.

Rev. Matthew Hambrick has been in ministry in the United Methodist Church for seventeen years. He started pastoring after studying philosophy and religion for over ten years at Point Loma Nazarene University and Claremont School of Theology. It was while he was at seminary that he found his passion for gathering communities made up of people left out or criticized by traditional churches. His favorite part of ministry is hearing the stories of the grace and redemptive love of a God who loves us exactly as we are. He has been married to his wife Christina for 23 years and together they have a sixteen-year-old daughter, Kat.

Worship

Sunday Worship Celebration begins at 9:00 each Sunday morning.

We are a “come as you are” kind of congregation. Some women wear dresses, some pants. Some men wear suits and ties, some jeans and a tee shirt. During the summer, many folks dress in shorts. The bottom line is: We would rather see you dressed as you feel comfortable than not at all!

Children are always welcome in worship and are invited to come forward during “Time with Children and Youth,” following which they may attend Sunday School. If they choose not to attend Sunday School, that’s okay, too.

Coffee fellowship (with some sweet goodies!) on the Patio follows worship each week.

Communion

Communion is offered during the regular worship service on the first Sunday of every month and at some other “non-Sunday” worship services.

In the United Methodist tradition, Communion, (also called the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist) is an open sacrament, and we at Mesa Verde UMC practice an “open table.” Communion participants are not required to be members of this or any other United Methodist Church. They need not even be baptized Christians. We believe that this meal symbolizes God’s family gathered around God’s table, that we are all children of God, and, therefore, all are welcome.

Further, we use bread and grape juice (not wine) so that if alcohol is an issue in anyone’s life, it need not prevent them from receiving communion.

 

Mission Bucks for November Will Support “Connectional Giving”

 

Connectional Giving is that part of our annual apportionment paid to the United Methodist Church annual conference.   

The funds support vital mission projects, both in the U.S.

and world wide. Through our Connectional Giving contributions, children orphaned by war’s impact are being cared for worldwide.  Many refugees left homeless by war and poverty receive shelter, food, and spiritual support. Those hearing God’s call to ordained ministry are being given vital assistance for their education.

One hundred nineteen colleges and universities around the world, including 11 historic colleges and seminaries, are being supported by much needed funding and prayers.

These are only a few of the ministries funded by your contributions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mesa Verde United Methodist Church

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M–F  (714) 979-8234
Website:  https://www.mesaverdeumc.org

The Rev. Matthew Hambrick
1701 Baker Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
office: (714) 979-8234